Joannie Rochette - 2010 Winter Olympics women's short program

[desglacons]

Love this vid...Love the perspective...great job all the way around and thanks for posting!!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@desglacons - Thanks. Glad you enjoyed my video. It's hard to believe it has been two years since it happened. I remember it like it was yesterday, you know. It was definitely my highlight of the Olympics.

[96horseluvr]

i have never seen a more courageous and inspiring performance before in my life. considering she even got out there and competed is absolutely amazing, and then to give a near-perfect performance is outstanding, memorable, and like i said, extremely courageous

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@96horseluvr - It's pretty amazing she was able to concentrate on doing the jumps when for most people their mind would be on something else. Her mother would have been proud.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@musicplayersk8er - It certainly was inspirational. This was the highlight of the Olympics for me. I still remember it like it was yesterday. The noise inside the Pacific Coliseum was deafening. Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks.

[narcissamalfoy14]

OMG HOW CAN SOMEONE DISLIKE THIS?!?

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@narcissamalfoy14 - I suppose for every bunch of golden apples, there are a few rotten ones just like people. Glad you enjoyed my video.

[ralphyization]

Gold medal, right there. OMG! Having lost a Mom, I know it's NOT easy. But given her task, God bless her! She kicked some but! N'est pas??

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@ralphyization - You sure enjoy my video quite a lot because you have written several times. It makes me glad I posted this video.

[Lukekirchgessner]

Beautiful. Beautiful

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Lukekirchgessner - It was very nice.

[filipinoICEsk8ter]

Never seen a skater so strong and full of courage. By far the best performance I've seen from a skater because it shows strength and courage.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@filipinoICEsk8ter - To me, it was the best story from The Olympics.

[filipinoICEsk8ter]

@5XWCWCHAMPION This will be remembered more than winning the prize. Being in the Olympics, and battling through different struggles and staying strong is what a champion is. Doesn't matter what medal we win now. It's what we do that's important. She's one of those skaters that showed what defines a champion.

[Mbookfreak]

she has such an incredible story on the ice that night, pure feeling, it was gorgeous. as an athlete, i am so moved and impressed at the way she was able to not only pull herself together when no one would have blamed her for withdrawing, but to throw everything down on the table and do it for someone she loved dearly. we were all with her in spirit that night!

on an unrelated note, whoever took this video, i'm so glad we can see from up in the stands-- we can see the tracings for once, yay! :-)

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Mbookfreak - The video belongs to me as you can see my username (5XWCWCHAMPION) on the bottom left hand corner of the video screen. I actually prefer taking photos but was sitting too far away to do that so I just shot video instead. Glad you enjoyed my video.

[Markanecircle14]

Wow Wow Wow, Her complete olympic performance was so incredibly moving. I don't think I was ever touched in such a way by an athlete. Her pirouettes are very very beautiful, so elegant and graceful. She deserved that medal more than anyone and her mom would be very proud.

[ralphyization]

Oh MY goodness, have you ever lost your mom? I have. And for her to have pulled that accomplishmen off, given the circumstances????  J'adore!!!

[u4ism]

She's a first rate skater. Had she competed in previous competitions it's very conceivable that she would have won, hands down. Unfortunately for her and the rest of the skaters, kim yuna added a new dimension that made it virtually impossible to win. Kim yuna has such extraordinary grace and jumping skills were basically unbeatable. Joannie deserved to win for making heroic effort to perform despite the tragic loss of her mother just before the event. My deepest condolences to her.

[jordandodds1]

She may not have the biggest jumps, but her technique is the best

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@jordandodds1 - Okay, I'll give you that. True, her jumps aren't huge but she can land all the difficult ones including the triple lutz very consistently. Her artistic marks are always deservedly high.

[kmbmiddlechild]

Joannie admitted that her mind was elsewhere during this program. Maybe that’s why it’s so passionate.  Precisely because she could not overthink it, it was pure FEELING, pure ART. The jumps were beautiful, but I love how expressive everything else was. Unbelievably amazing performance!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@kmbmiddlechild - Yeah. It sure makes you feel good just watching that performance. I'll bet it inspired a lot of young girls to try and become the next Joannie Rochette. She is a great skater and a great role model.

[koolaidnhemlock]

bittersweet classic olympic moment

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@koolaidnhemlock - Definitely one of the major highlights of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was a human interest story that went well beyond sports.

[JerseyShoreRocks194]

joannie had faith and courage to perform after her mother was died a day before her performance her mother was always in the crowd watching her :) makes me cry like if your mother died before you did something important

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@JerseyShoreRocks194 - You know, I totally agree. Performing in the Olympics is pressure enough but having to do so under such personal tragedy is almost beyond human. It was really heartwarming to see her come through triumphantly. It's the best memory I have of the Winter Olympics in my backyard. Thanks for commenting on my video.

[Styx144]

I'm related to her!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Styx144 - How?  I bet the family is proud of her.

[Styx144]

I'm not sure exactly I'm not very close to her, but my grandpa talks to her all the time, I think we are third cousins ha. But either way I know anyone who knows her is way proud of her, she does an amazing job.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Styx144 - Can you do a triple lutz, too? No, just kidding. That's interesting. Joannie comes back to Vancouver next week as part of Stars on Ice and I can't wait to see her again.

[Styx144]

I watch her every time she is in a competition, never in person but I want too! ha. And I wish I could do a triple lutz... I love to ice skate but unlike her I am horrible at it lol.

[Echdrum]

THanks so much for adding this 5x. I am a New Jersey'an and was routing for her and yes I tear up / get choked up every time I see her 2 performances from there.

I am going to Montreal soon, I hope I bump into her.

:)

Like someone already typed, she did not only make her country proud, but everyone with a soul watching.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Echdrum - Thanks for complimenting my video. This past Friday was the one-year anniversairy of her Olympic bronze medal performance and I remember it like it was yesterday. It went beyond sports into a human interest story that was so uplifting, whether you were a Canadian or not. Best wishes while in Montreal.

[ralphyization]

OMG!!! I remember that! So hard NOT to tear up! I lost my mom over a year ago, but, Thank God, I didn't have to compete at the OLYMPICS???!! She did her (our) country SO PROUD!!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@ralphyization - Sorry to hear about your mom, guy. Joannie Rochette was just named by Canadian Press as the Canadian female athlete of the year. Considering what she had to go through at the Olympics as you wrote, I'd say she is a most deserved winner.

[ralphyization]

@5XWCWCHAMPION I'm not a guy, but that's understandable.. LOL But being the daughter of a mom I was close to, I was, and am SO PROUD of her!

[SlurpeeTigger]

Not only did Joannie made her mom proud, but her country, and made the world BELIEVE.....she will be a hero and inspirations to all figure skaters in the future.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@SlurpeeTigger - Well said. It's Christmas time now and Joannie Rochette brought as much inspiration to me as when I first watched the movie "It's A Wonderful Life". However, that movie was fiction. Joannie's story is very real. If Clarence the angel was watching James Stewart in the movie, then somebody upstairs was watching Joannie in Vancouver. Perhaps her mother.

[Keene2182]

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[mariahfan444]

Not since Michelle Kwan has a skater ever moved me to tears. She represented what the spirit of Olympics is all about: overcoming adversity and hardships and giving the performance of your life under these difficult circumstances. Honestly one of the most memorable moments in figure skating history.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@mariahfan444 - I totally agree. I cannot imagine having to perform at the biggest spotlight in the world under such tragic circumstances. When she succeeded, I can only describe it as being so emotionally uplifting beyond epic proportions. I am so thankful I was there in person to witness it and I am glad I can share my experience with everyone in the YouTube community.

[ralphyization]

@5XWCWCHAMPION You';re lucky you were there! But, knowing what she was going through, OMG! What a consummate professional, she must be! She was probably on "auto-pilot"... from all the training! Congratulations!!!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@ralphyization - For me, that was the highlight of The Winter Olympics. Today, February 12, 2011 is the one year anniverairy of those Games and I still remember that skate like it was yesterday. It's great she could turn her own tragedy into making other people feel better.

[ralphyization]

@5XWCWCHAMPION It did make me cry, pretty much through her whole skate! I lost my mom, though she was much older than her mom, still.... OMG! All I still feel to this day, is admiration! Just for her to compete! , Never mind win bronze!!! Phenomenal!

[pandatours]

Amazing how you can feel the tension lifted when she finished and you could feel all of her emotions even in the audience, not even being able to see that close-up of her face...it's so overwhelming. Thank you for sharing, this was truly a performance that her mom would be proud of

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@pandatours - It's my pleasure to share this video. Everybody in the building, no matter what country they were from, genuinely wanted Joannie to do well and were emotionally uplifted beyond ecstatic when she did. It's been about eight months since and I still remember it like it happened yesterday. In fact, I'll probably remember it forever.

[DIDICOYFUL]

im in love with that dress its gorgeous! 

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@DIDICOYFUL - The skater inside that dress is quite gorgeous, too.

[Jadesabre14]

thanks for posting this.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@Jadesabre14 I prefer taking photos but was sitting too far away so I took videos, instead. I am kind of glad I did.

[ToppGiRrlLzzZ]

Loll its a very good video :) !

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@ToppGiRrlLzzZ Thanks for your comment in English. I wish I could speak French because most people from Quebec can speak English, like Joannie Rochette. Merci!

[JinheumPark]

2:18 I love Joannie's double axel...

It has a great distance and the landing is perfect!!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@JinheumPark The double axel was her last jump in the short program. Once she landed it perfectly, I just knew her performance would have no mistakes and be great.

[ToppGiRrlLzzZ]

Vos yeule x) vous autre vous parlez dla qualité de limage pis dans ste vidéo est au jeux olympique pi a fait une super performance même si sa mère est décéder

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@ToppGiRrlLzzZ Sorry, I don't understand French but thanks for your comment.

[antonialive]

your video its perfect quality, nice, Congratulations 

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@antonialive Thanks. My Panasonic DMC-ZS3 camera takes awesome videos and I bring it to concerts all the time.

[KEBokeh]

So far this Winter Olympics is the most memorable....EVERY figure skater did extremely well and competed like true athletes....in my heart all of them are champions and gold medalists. WooHoo for Joannie!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@KEBokeh You are right. For me, the women's short program was most incredible because the top 12 or 13 all skated cleanly. They got the marks they deserved and not because somebody else crashed. There were so many standing ovations one after another with Joannie's the biggest.

[KEBokeh]

@5XWCWCHAMPION Yes....I totally agree!

[tameshachilds]

you got an awesome video!...this put me in tears

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@tameshachilds I took this video only because I was too far away to take photos. Looking back, I am glad I was judging by the number of YouTube hits. I also get a good feeling everytime I see this.

[TheOfficialAnnaHo]

okay that performance....that moment watching it...I will NEVER forget...I remember actually tearing up just watching her. She is so incredibly strong and amazing. :)

p.s. that one person who disliked this video has issues... ;p

& your camera quality is awesome :)

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@TheOfficialAnnaHo Many thanks for your kind words. I will never forget it either, especially right after Joannie skated and the crowd from all nations erupted into absolute pandemonium so emotionally uplifted by her courageous effort. My camera is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and is great for concert videos. Best wishes for your Metro - The Dance Show.

[TheOfficialAnnaHo]

@5XWCWCHAMPION what? how did you know about METRO? & thank you!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@TheOfficialAnnaHo In your YouTube homepage, there is a link to your Twitter account. That's cool you can dance like that.  Maybe someday I can shoot some video like I did with Joannie Rochette and post it here on YouTube.

[lobogirl]

that had to be have been a goosebump\heartbreaking\amazin­g performance to see live!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@lobogirl It was incredible watching her skate so well after such a shattering personal setback. At the last minute, I booked the day off work and spent a fortune on a scalper ticket. It was worth every penny.

[lobogirl]

@5XWCWCHAMPION i bet! watching her on tv gave me chills and tears in my eyes i felt honored to have even seen it on tv

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@lobogirl Hopefully you recorded it on VCR. I could watch this performance a thousand times and never get bored. She is a courageous girl and an inspiration to everyone.

[1penfriend11]

I really admire Joannie for being so strong.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@1penfriend11 What a courageous girl to triumph under such trauma.

[colesmier]

Mao stolen Joannie's Silver medal!!!

Joannie was good enough to win the silver medal.

She was truly special!

I don't think mao could win Yuna over even she didn't make any mistakes,, however it is so disappointing that Mao won Silver not joannie. I

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@colesmier I am from Canada and I like Joannie but I also like Mao, too. They were separated by only about 2 points at the Olympics. It was close. I am just happy Joannie got a medal.

[gkbennett]

What is the name of the song joannie skated to?

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@gkbennett La Cumparsita.

[arm3107]

I love figure skating. I don´t know about technical aspects but I really love this performance and I cry when I watched it. She is my hero!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@arm3107 I took the day off work and spent a small fortune on a scalper ticket knowing this would be special.

[BringTee]

Well done!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@BringTee Lucky me.

[loveslife55]

wow thats so awesome that you were able to be there. what an amazing woman joannie is!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@loveslife55 It was incredible being there live.

[skorearox65]

ur soooooooooooo lucky!!!!!!! you were at the olympics! i wish i was there to see all of the amazing skaters! i wish i could see joannie too!~ such a emotional skater :):):)

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

@skorearox65 I live in Vancouver and heard about Joannie's mom so I took the day off work and spent a small fortune on a scalper ticket. It was worth every penny.

[effingya]

To find the strength to do this, after such a loss, wow... I am just so impressed, it must have been love

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

What courage she had.

[jtaforJesus]

Nice job filming this. You had a pretty good seat! I cannot imagin EVER being able to figure out a routine to this music!!! She is amazing considering everything. May her Mom rest in peace now.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

Her mom would have been proud.

[jtaforJesus]

@5XWCWCHAMPION Yes, she would. And Joannie should be proud too!

[eloisa73]

thank you for the info!!! :)

I thought nobody would get back to me, thanks again.

[eloisa73]

To what song is she skating to? could anybody tell me?

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

"La Cumparsita" by Gerardo Rodriguez.

[narniaprincess05]

I never cry when watching anything on tv-no sob stories ever move me. This did. I was sitting in my chair trying not to cry when I watched this. It was beautiful and I'm sure her mom would be so proud of her!!!!!

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

It was inspirational being there and seeing her triumph under tremendous hardship.

[dia19tm]

And her performance at the gala when she skated on Celine Dion's song Vole was breathtaking

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

Memorable.

[dia19tm]

She is truly talented. She dedicated her bronze medal to her mother

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

A courageous girl, an inspiring performance.

[sumimimi0]

thanks! i have always wanted to see but it was always copyright but this is not.

[5XWCWCHAMPION]

My pleasure.